Although not officially announced, WEC 51 takes place Sept. 30 at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo.

Torres was widely considered among the world’s best pound-for-pound fighters in early 2009, but the 135-pounder lost his title to Brian Bowles at WEC 42 in August. Torres was then stunned by Joseph Benavidez in his March return to action.